Supply Chain Integrity White Papers & Case Studies

  1. Just-In-Time Packaging And Shipping Supports Multiple, Complex Clinical Trials 8/22/2017

    This case study details how Sherpa Clinical Packaging partnered with South Bay Therapeutics to craft the best clinical supply management strategies for their multiple, complex clinical trials.

  2. Sherpa Clinical Packaging – Fast, Flexible, Reliable Service For Every Customer 8/22/2017

    Sherpa’s packaging, storage, and distribution services are built with the customer in mind. As the Sherpas of the clinical packaging world, our team is empowered to guide you to the best strategic clinical supply solution for your project while ensuring your deadlines are met.

  3. Despite An Airport Strike, Marken Preserves The Data Chain 5/4/2014

    Marken collected a shipment from southern Sweden that was bound for next-day delivery in northern Belgium. However, all airline flights into Belgium were cancelled as a result of a strike action by airport workers.

  4. When Temperature Compliance Is Non-Negotiable, CSM Relies On Credo 9/10/2013

    Based in Fargo North Dakota, CSM is a full service packaging and labeling company that specializes in supplying investigational medicines, including cancer drugs and supplies for clinical trials. 

  5. RFID: The Cure For The Clinical Trial Blues 7/26/2013

    RFID is making its way into more and more industries as the technology matures and enterprises discover new use cases with solid ROIs. With a strong customer base in the life sciences sector, we see new markets developing rapidly for the technology. By Joe Pleshek, President & CEO

  6. Improve Accuracy And Efficiency In Data Collection For Mental-Health Evaluations And Assessments 5/29/2013

    MedAvante is a global provider of centralized, expert psychological rating services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.

  7. Marken Delivers In Spite Of A Dry Ice Disruption In Moscow 5/7/2013

    In August of 2010, both dry ice factories in Moscow, Russia were shut down for an unplanned technical upgrade. At the same time the weather in the region was unusually hot (40°C, 104°F) which placed a higher than normal demand for dry ice to keep frozen shipments within the required temperature range.

  8. Clinical Business Expo Brochure 5/23/2012

    Controlling costs and improving quality in clinical trial operations is a tough job!

  9. Even Blizzards Can't Prevent Us From Delivering Life-Saving Drugs 5/22/2012

    Edinburgh and the Lothians to Fife, was closed for the first time ever due to the snow with both the Edinburgh and Glasgow airports also closed. To make matters worse, the major motorways and other main roads were closed by police due to jack-knifed lorries and stranded cars.

  10. Going The Extra Mile To Maintain Patient Continuity 5/22/2012

    Two patient samples that were supposed to be picked up at London Heathrow Airport for delivery to a central lab were not available for retrieval. The airline handling agent in London claimed that the shipment had been misplaced and may not have arrived in London.